Trúc Lâm Hàm Rồng Zen Monastery

About

Trúc Lâm Hàm Rồng Zen Monastery stands on a hill within the Hàm Rồng–Mã River landscape. It combines traditional architectural forms with green surroundings, providing space for Buddhist worship and practice.

Visitor information

Founded

Construction began on 26/10/2010.

Visiting hours

Please ask the temple about visiting hours and the practice schedule before coming.

Fees

Please consult the guidance and posted information at the destination; services outside the temple may be charged separately.

Address

Khu vực Hàm Rồng, bên sông Mã, tỉnh Thanh Hóa.

Highlights

• ✓Wooded hills and the Mã River landscape.
• ✓The Great Hero Hall, patriarch hall, bell pavilion and drum tower.
• ✓Architecture designed with the participation of Hoàng Đạo Kính.

History and origins

Construction began on 26/10/2010 as part of the development of Trúc Lâm practice centres. Buddhist records acknowledge the roles of Venerable Thích Kiến Nguyệt and architect Hoàng Đạo Kính in bringing the project into being.

Architecture & surroundings

A three-entrance gateway, steps and courtyards lead to the Great Hero Hall. The patriarch hall, bell and drum structures and practice areas follow the hillside terrain. Roof forms and materials draw on Vietnamese temple architecture.

Cultural value

The monastery helps continue the Trúc Lâm Zen tradition in Thanh Hóa. In a landscape rich in historical memory such as Hàm Rồng, it provides another place for people to learn about Buddhism and cultivate mindful living.

Events & festivals

Please ask the monastery about upcoming retreats and observances. Confirm visiting times and the programme for your intended day, and preserve the quiet needed by those practising there.